Marlow 75 Acts of Kindness
Acts #16 to #30
In July, we chose to celebrate our 75th Anniversary by conducting Marlow 75 Acts of Kindness in the community. Our goal was to build overall goodwill, celebrate servanthood, and show the value of being rooted in the communities where we do business. As we approached the finish line for our ambitious goal, our hearts are filled with gratitude.
We feel gratitude for the opportunity to show the magic of infusing kindness into corporate culture. And we feel gratitude for the countless community members who cheered us on and reinforced our belief that we all have a role to play in building a better community together. Plus we feel gratitude for seeing the growth of our team members, as they showcased their talents and passions and learned of different ways to connect and serve the community going forward. But overall we feel gratitude for having walked alongside the armies of selfless volunteers that work relentlessly every day to make our communities better. After all, we will see each other again, and when we do, we want everyone to feel good about the community we are building together.
Some of Our Acts Were Simple. Some of Our Acts Required a Lot of Effort. All of Them Were Important
Marlow 75 Acts of Kindness
Act #16: Donated Goodie Bags For Strasburg Splash Dash & 5K Family Run
Date: Friday, July 8th, 2022
Location: Tri-State Nissan
Employees Pictured: Chris Malone
For Act#16, we donated a bunch of goodie bags for all the participants in the Strasburg Splash Dash and 5K Family Run. A big thanks to Chris Malone for helping out the Strasburg United Methodist Church with a donation of goodies for their Strasburg Splash Dash 5k and Family Fun Run on July 9th. The event was used to raise money to support the outreach and mission projects of Strasburg United Methodist Church. This year, the beneficiaries of this fundraiser are the Strasburg Community Garden, Compassion Cupboard Food Pantry, Strasburg Local Relief, and Lydia’s Clothes Closet, Inc. Most important we hope everyone had a great time!!!
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Act #17: Helped Boxed Food at CCAP Food Pantry
Date: Saturday, July 9th, 2022
Location: Tri-State Nissan
Employees Pictured: Justin Mooney & Yancy Umana
“If you want to eliminate hunger, everybody has to be involved.”
For Act#17, a couple of employees from our Sales Department at Tri-State Nissan took off a Saturday morning to volunteer at CCAP (Congregational Community Action Project). CCAP was formed in October of 1974 by eleven local churches. They are a 501(c)(3) non-profit, charitable organization that is funded by area faith communities, businesses, civic groups, bequests, and most of all many private giving individuals. As a volunteer organization, they are able to designate a vast majority of monetary donations directly to their client’s needs and expenses. This is an exciting time to become a part of CCAP. With this in mind please consider giving your time, talents, and abilities as you are able. Learn more about them at https://www.ccapwinchester.org/.
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Act #18: Handed Out Care Bags to Urgent Care Workers in Winchester
Date: Monday, July 11th, 2022
Location: Tri-State Nissan
Employees Pictured: Ashley Hudson & Heaven Mongan
For Act#18, Ashley Hudson & Heaven Mongan from our Administration Department at Tri-State Nissan handed out gift bags to local urgent care workers. I hope they all enjoyed a token of our appreciation. We can never underestimate the stress that taking care of so many ill people can have upon our healthcare workers. We all need to be grateful for their continued display of concern and compassion. Your care and skills are vital. You may not hear this often enough, but you and your sacrifices are truly appreciated!!! And thanks to Ashley & Heaven for putting together and delivering these gift bags.
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Act #19: Volunteered Time to Announce Little League Game
Date: Monday, July 11th, 2022
Location: Marlow Ford
Employees Pictured: Rob Stombock
Unquestionably Act#19 was fun and rewarding. It was a simple act, but it meant a lot to everyone who was in attendance. Long-time Luray resident and Sales Manager at Marlow Ford, Rob Stombock took the day off to be the official announcer at the State Senior Softball Championship game. This game was between Central Accomack and the team from Woodstock-Edinburg. Even though the local team from Woodstock-Edinburg lost, we want them to know that we are proud of them. They finished second in the state, what a great accomplishment.
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Act #20: Helping Out at the #WeCUWC Cookout
Date: Monday, July 11th, 2022
Location: Marlow Motor Company
Employees Pictured: Vicki Puckett
We had a great time with Act#20. There is nothing better than getting to know your community better than at a picnic. Our Sales Manager Vicki Puckett left work early that day to help out. She purchased and cut up a few watermelons for everyone to enjoy. More than 40 people joined together for an evening of great food and fellowship. We greeted old friends and made new ones! Want to join in this effort to provide a sense of belonging to everyone in our community? Join as a partner (no cost, just a commitment to do your best to reach out to others) at https://weseeyou.warrencoalition.org. We See You, Warren County!
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Act #21: Volunteered at the Highland Food Pantry
Date: Tuesday, July 12th, 2022
Location: Tri-State Nissan
Employees Pictured: Bob Pressler & Yancy Umana
Act#21 saw Tri-State Nissan Service Advisor Bob Pressler & Sales Consultant Yancy Umana volunteer time at the Highland Food Pantry. They are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides food assistance for our neighbors in need with compassion and respect. A member agency of the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank network, Highland Food Pantry serves people in the northern Shenandoah Valley experiencing chronic hunger. They are located in the lower level of Highland Memorial Presbyterian Church at the corner of Highland Ave and Kern St. They offer USDA and non-USDA food and emergency assistance. The Highland Food Pantry relies on donations from individuals and community partners to provide for our neighbors in need. Learn more about volunteering at https://www.highlandpantrywinc.org/home.
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Acts #22, #23 & #24: Asking EVERYONE “How Is Your Day Going?”
Date: Tuesday, July 12th, 2022
Location: Marlow Motor Company, Tri-State Nissan & Marlow Ford
Some of our Acts were simple. Some of our Acts were hard. Acts #22, #23 & #24 was important. This simple act offered substantial benefits to everyone. Building a community begins with individuals connecting to each other. We asked everyone “How Are You Doing” just to spread some kindness in our communities. Certainly it was nice to see all the smiles. It was even nicer to know kindness was the cause. We asked everyone not only at our dealerships but also at gas stations, grocery stores, and restaurants – everywhere. It’s important to realize that any act of kindness could help. In other words, small acts are extremely important. Let’s build a better community together.
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Act #25: Handing Out Bottles of Water To Outside Workers
Date: Tuesday, July 12th, 2022
Location: Marlow Ford
Employees Pictured: Jennifer Rines
For Act #25 our Office Manager at Marlow Ford stopped by the singer tower in Luray to hand out bottles of water to everyone who was working outside. Sometimes, it’s the little things that matter most. Without a doubt, we hope to inspire our community with our #Marlow75ActsOfKindness. It’s a little drop of water, but it creates a big ripple effect. Small gestures can really brighten a person’s day.
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Act #26: Handing Out Water & Ice Pops at the 2022 Front Royal Fireman’s Parade
Date: Wednesday, July 13th, 2022
Location: Marlow Motor Company
Employees Pictured: Irving Chavez & Daniel Campbell
“Be Proud of Your Hometown”
What a great town event for Front Royal for Act #26. Not only did our Marlow Motor Company employees participate, but they had help from their kids and grandkids. Our office Manages Melissa and her kids, along with Daniel & Irving from our detail department, plus Marlow Auto Group Comptroller Diane Shifflett and her grandson spent the afternoon – all volunteering their time for this event. They spent the afternoon handing out ice popsicles to all kids that were along the parade route. Plus it was such a hot day that they also passed out bottles of water to participants in the parade. What a great time everyone had. We look forward to next year. #Marlow75ActsOfKindness – Lets Build A Better Community Together
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Act #27: Detailed a Van for the Thermal Shelter of Front Royal
Date: Thursday, July 14th, 2022
Location: Marlow Motor Company
Employees Pictured: Dwayne Cameron & Emily Marlow Beck
Act #27 saw us partner with the Thermal Shelter of Front Royal. A big thanks to Dwayne Cameron from our Detail Department. Dwayne volunteered to detail the van that they use for evening pick-ups. The Thermal Shelter of Front Royal is a community-based organization partnering with local churches to provide a winter homeless shelter to our adult homeless men and women with a warm, safe place to sleep during the winter months. They have a low-barrier shelter during the winter months for adults only and operate 7 days a week. There are so many ways to support them, Learn more about volunteer opportunities, fundraising events, and ways to get our message to your friends and family at https://thermalshelteroffrontroyal.com/
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Act #28: Handed Out Care Bags to Urgent Care Workers in Front Royal
Date: Thursday, July 14th, 2022
Location: Marlow Motor Company
Employees Pictured: Kyle Dulapa & Johnathan Griffen
For Act #28 Kyle Dulapa & Johnathan Griffen from the Sales Department at Marlow Motor Company handed out gift bags to local urgent care workers. I hope they all enjoyed a token of our appreciation. We can never underestimate the stress that taking care of so many ill people can have on our healthcare workers. We all need to be grateful for their continued display of concern and compassion. Your care and skills are vital. You may not hear this often enough, but you and your sacrifices are truly appreciated!!!
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Act #29: Picked Up Trash in Front of Bing Crosby Stadium
Date: Thursday, July 14th, 2022
Location: Marlow Motor Company
Employees Pictured: Melissa McWhinney & Jeremy Seibert
“Every person can make a difference, and every person should try”
On this occasion Act #29 showed us how much heart our Office Manager Melissa McWhinney & Sales Manager Jeremy Seibert have. All of us at Marlow Motor Company take pride in our community. They volunteered time during their lunch hour to clean up at the park the day after the 2022 Front Royal Firman parade. Picking up litter was a simple act of kindness and that has instant results in our community.
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Act #30: Donated Blood to the American Red Cross
Date: Friday, July 15th, 2022
Location: Tri-State Nissan
Employees Pictured: Vlad Stanisavljevic, Emily Marlow, Keven Riggleman, Julius Zakery, Chris Malone & Brian Nieves
“If you’re a blood donor, you’re a hero to someone, somewhere, who received your gracious gift of life.”
Most important Act #30 required us to roll up ourselves to help save some lives. Every day, blood donors help patients of all ages. It helps accident and burn victims, heart surgery and organ transplant patients, and those battling cancer. In fact, every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood. As a team, we were able to donate over 7 pints of blood. Many of us were first-time donors. After all, it’s not every day that we do something that has such a lifesaving impact. Thanks to Vlad Stanisavljevic, Emily Marlow, Keven Riggleman, Julius Zakery, Chris Malone, Brian Nieves, and Stebbins Miller (Not Pictured) for volunteering for this event. Learn more about the American Red Cross at https://www.redcrossblood.org/.
